Tried their illegal cream cheese because, well, I'd never had such a burger. It was good, but overloaded with jalapeños. Also the 'street burger' - which had a hot dog in it! Again - good, not great. About a half-dozen choices of buns. The star of the meal was the Green chili - Denver apparently known for this and the chili here is phenomenal. Lot's of meat, tangy but not hot. Total bill was a bit pricy at $44. Service was very good. As with many places downtown, street people abound and parking is scarce. read more

Everything was amazing the burger fries and you have to try all of there different sauces read more

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Excellent burger!!!! The bun was brioche with black sesame seeds. I also had a regular side of fries. My mom had the barria French fries with a delicious burger with a sweet potato bun! Great flavors and I'm impressed on these Christmas Eve! Service was great very attentive. read more

Larry was absolutely amazing and the food was so good!!! From the burgers , the milkshakes,to the wings, chef's kiss!! read more

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With a Pbr and an Avocado Burger , you can't go wrong. Good relaxing music, wait staff is top notch as much as the food that comes in minutes. My buddy says the Kingpin is "definitely the Kingpin"! Full bar with plenty of drinks, beer, soda, & adult milkshakes. read more

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DELICIOUS burger holy cow. I just got off a plane from Los Angeles and was exploring the city when I stumbled upon this place. such a quality burger I am so satisfied! read more

We were looking for a place to have dinner right before a concert at Ball Arena and we stumbled upon this place- quick, easy, and tasty for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike! I thought the burger was delicious and both the sweet potato and truffle fries were so yummy. Recommend if you're looking for a quick, tasty bite! read more

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Great burgers! Friendly staff and it was not packed when we got in so we got our food pretty quick.

There spot seems nice, there was indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside because the weather was pleasant. They weren't too busy yet, so our order was taken quickly. Hubby ordered the Undercover Cheeseburger and cheese fries. These burger seemed good because he ate it We were really hungry. The cheese fries had shredded cheese drizzled over them that didn't melt. We were thinking cheese sauce was going to be on them. The fries were good we just shook the cheese off. I had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich with the fried jalapenos on the side, so I can test my boundries on that. I forgot to tell her fried chicken, so they assumed grilled and served it to me. Wish she would've realized I didn't tell her how I wanted my chicken and asked. I tried to eat it, but the grilled chicken was chicken thighs and I don't like chicken thighs. Needless to say I trashed the sandwich. I'd recommend this place only because everyone has different taste buds & every restaurant deserves a chance. read more

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I visited this place a couple days ago and there were no employees at the front counter. I saw a few of them huddled together behind the bar so I just walked up to the counter to look at the menu and decide what to order... after a few minutes of standing there, still no employees showed up to take my order or anything. Then I looked around and saw a bunch of tables with dirty dishes on them, no one even bothering to clean them off after the customers had left. I figured if the employees were too apathetic to even bother taking my order or clean up any dirty tables, the kitchen is probably pretty unsanitary. So I just left read more

Yessir!!! This is exactly what you're looking for if you want a burger that will hit the spot! Small spot, inside seating, and full bar. What a great idea! I got the spicy chicken and I could've easily eaten two! Not because they're small (they are a good size but not huge) but because they are so flavorful and juicy. Juicy Grilled chicken, fried jalapeños, soft bun, perfect cheese:sauce ratio. This sandwich had it all!! The margaritas were on happy hour and let me tell you they are legit. For $4 you will not find a better drink deal. My friend got the burger and had the same reaction. The guy running the show was very polite and attentive. Great service. This place can not get less than 4 stars in my book. Great great place read more

Their burgers are okay, I mean it is fast food. But honestly I love their spicy jalapeño grilled chicken salad with pineapple and fried onions! Yum! Ask for extra dressing cuz it's delicious. read more

food was great! atmosphere was awesome! Best burger I ever had in my life and illegal sauce is like chick fil a sauce but better !!

The quality of the burgers here are well worth the price and the service is quick. My burger was cooked to a perfect medium-well temperature and the sweet potato fries really hit the spot. Each of their burgers are unique in their own way. Due to the Covid pandemic outside dining is only available, so be prepared to dress accordingly if you plan to dine in. read more

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The guy behind the counter had only been there 3 weeks and you'd never know!! He was so helpful and informative about the menu options. Best burger I've had in quite a while. Make sure you get a shake with moonshine in it!! Sit outside! Best place to people watch and relax; enjoy the ambiance of Denver read more

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Moldy hot dog! I tell Dominick (employee) about my moldy hot dog and he says, "that's why I don't eat here." read more

Illegal Burger - Writer Square - Moldy hot dog! I tell Dominic (employee) about the moldy hot dog and he says, "That's why I don't eat here." - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

FANTASTIC truffle fries and green chili! I wanted something quick to take back to the hotel, and Illegal Burger did not disappoint. I was so impressed -- probably one of the best meals I had in Denver. read more

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Went here last night and got a burger. Pretzel bun had a stale texture and the rest of the burger was okay at best. Feeling sick today after the fact. For how pricy this place was ($26 for 2 burgers) I was hoping for better food. Burger choices were pretty unique though, if it was at a better restaurant I'd try some of those options. read more

We ordered delivery through Postmates. The burgers were cooked properly to medium as requested. We had one with a pretzel bun and one with a gluten free bun. Both buns we good. The toppings we plentiful and fresh. The bacon on them was crispy. We both added a fried egg which unfortunately was over cooked. I had ordered skinny fries however and I got waffle fries which were awful. The receipt on the bag clearly listed the fries I ordered and not waffle fries So I hold the restaurant responsible for that. I'd try this place again maybe but I feel it's over priced for what you get read more

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After all morning at the Women's March, I was famished for a something delicious and cheap. It has been the highlight of my foodie career, cheap. My mind flashed to a little burger place I frequented for their lovely truffle fries I've gushed about one too many times, I suddenly remembered I have yet to taste one of their burgers. So unfortunate that I've frequented a burger place not for their burgers but truffle fries. Time to cure that! Behold, the avocado! That's all I saw on the menu...AVOCADO. Like any millennial, I have an unhealthy obsession with this little...fruit? So yes that is what I ordered. I don't remember the name, but it did have avocado. The guy ringing up my order was sweet, delightfully telling me I ordered a popular choice! Score! So I waited and there is was on a tin tray with truffle fries right next to it. Of course I can't forget that beautiful potato dish. It was gorgeous, the bread not completely on top so I could see the beef patty covered with the greens, avocado, and the chipotle sauce. I'm in heaven and when I tasted it, I died in the best way possible. I am by no means a burger connoisseur, but it was just amazing. The bun never got soggy, it was never too greasy, and truffle fries hit the spot. Now I can give Illegal Burger 5 stars!!!!! Burgers taste amazing and of course truffle fries. read more

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After a morning marching Downtown Denver with the amazing and wonderful women of this country, my stomach was ready for some food. This place is located in that plaza Shakespeare Square. There are plenty of outdoor seating with limited indoor seating. The service is friendly and clean. I ordered the Slinger and Truffle Fries. First off, the presentation is fabulous. It comes with a fork for the fries. The top of the burger is separate which allows you to see what is inside your burger. The fried onions with the patty and bacon were delicious. The bbq sauce that goes with the Slinger was just right. There wasn't too much sauce where the burger was soggy or not enough to make the burger taste dry. It was the perfect amount. The fries were so yummy. I'm not sure what the sauce is that is drizzled over the fries but it was so good. Not too much where the fries are soggy and soft but like the burger, just enough. Have to make a stop here sometime again soon :) read more

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Got the monster burger with pineapple and jalapenos, substituting grilled chicken for the beef patty. One of my favorite combinations, reminiscent of Mexico. Burger, fries and a fountain drink came to $20. Was disappointed that it turned out to largely be a "bread burger" with hardly any meat. read more

Good food and good drinks! Service was great! You order then sit down. Moonshine $6.50 - great flavors! Spicy chicken is delicious but definitely spicy. read more

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Illegal? Thank goodness they are not! This place is good, like really good, like soooooo good. Man I love BURGERS! So I was on a weekend get away with my mother for an Art Auction, an Art Auction that had an OPEN BAR ALL DAY LONG... So anyways they served us breakfast & dinner, and lunch we were on our own. So something delicious and greasy was needed to maintain our all day drinking experience. Of course I looked up burgers on Yelp and luckily Illegal Burger was about a half a mile walk from our Hotel. We get in and you order from the counter (Another Tip before you get actual service kind of place). I went with the Undercover cheeseburger and added avocado, and an order of sweet potato fries to share with my mom (She ordered a burger, but lord knows I can't remember what). We did go grab a drink at the bar, and decided to eat out on their patio since it was such an awesome day. When our food arrived it was ON like Donkey Kong. I am usually a fairly slow eater but NOT that day, I devoured my burger and it was absolutely amazing. Melt in your mouth goodness, cooked to perfection and trust me this wasn't the booze talking I am a seasoned professional mind you. It was fantastic and my mother clearly agreed, because informed me that I had made a good call on my choosing this place. If you are craving a burger and are in the area, do not hesitate to go to Illegal Burger!!! (They do have a few other locations in the Denver Area). read more

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Today was my first visit to Illegal Burger but it won't be my last! I ordered the Kingpin Birria burger and it was delicious! Very flavorful, the bun and toppings were delicious and it came with an amazing aju sauce. I also ordered one of their many French fry options and it was delicious too. I can't wait to try more of their varied menu and come back in the evening for one of their adult milkshakes! read more

I'm a bit torn about the review here. The burgers were really good here. They were juicy and nicely made. That said, I felt abit ripped off here by the fries though. They are give you so little, and there is nothing that special about them! But, the main thing is the burgers, and those are pretty good. That said, I have to deduct a star for the cleanliness of this place. The bathrooms were honestly disgusting. Both of them. The tables weren't that bad, but i don't think they were regularly cleaned either. I hope they more regularly clean the place as it would make the experience much better. read more

Excellent and moderately priced burger joint! I ordered the build your own burger with cheddar, bacon, fried onion strings, avocado and ranch dressing and a side of truffle fries. The burger and fries were delicious and much more than I could eat in one sitting. The brioche bun was fresh and grilled to perfection. Highly recommend eating here while in Denver. Many places in town are very expensive but you can get a good priced and filling meal here! read more

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I have traveled the world always searching for "that great burger joint" - and NOW have a new favorite when visiting Denver down town! Illegal Burger, with the likes of great service that Larry brings, is the perfect combination of humanism accompanied by a great burger product! Every Foodie knows - its the small things that really set the great chefs apart - Illegal Burger and Larry have it on overdrive! Cheers and keep doing what you do ! - Barry ( from California) read more

Walked into the restaurant and placed a to go order for 2 black bean burgers. When I got home I found out they packed a rare bloody beef burger instead of a vegetarian burger. We are both vegetarians for over 20 years. They did not apologize or offer a full refund- they offered $14 back for the "inconvenience" Please do not support a place like this. ***update: no refund of any kind was issued. I hope this type of "customer service" is addressed. In the past we used to come weekly and enjoyed the food but I am so shocked and appalled that without a full refund we are just going to cut our losses and go elsewhere. read more

Was in town on business and we all stopped in for dinner. Service was great. Burger was good and prices were fair. Had the Birria fries, probably would not get them again. Fries were good, Birria was good. Mixing them was just mid. Would go again for sure if I was in the area and craving a burger. read more

Get the fry sampler. It's plenty for two. Request a side of jalapeno ranch and grab their ketchup and you have a wonderful selection of fries and dips. Burgers were good, but under seasoned for our taste. Well cooked and most. Brioche buns were very good. read more

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Great service. Host was very friendly and gave us suggestions for things to do while on our trip. Burgers were inhaled because they were that delicious! read more

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I've been trying to reach a manager but the will not connect or haven't returned my calls. We were passing through and had the delicious burgers. After leaving there our credit card was compromised so I wanted to inform them that somebody there had used our credit card. Luckily our credit card company we use was on it so fast they only got a few things. When you leave there, make sure you check your card. The employees may not have been letting the owner know I've been trying to reach him. The food was good, but a terrible experience with the card. read more

Ordered delivery on a snowy day through the Eat24 app; just didn't feel like fighting the frost. I went with The Boss burger with an order of Sweet Potato Fries, and an additional side of Truffle Fries. (I was hungry, and couldn't resist, lol; both sounded so delicious!) The order got here about an hour later from this poor freezing guy on a bike. Yikes! Best believe I tipped him well. The unfortunate part is that the restaurant forgot my Truffle Fries. HUGE bummer, as this was going to be the highlight of my meal (aside from the burger, of course). They refunded me later, but I'm still missing out on those fries :( As for the rest of the meal, it would probably benefit Illegal Burger to start putting their delivery orders in to-go containers instead of letting bike carriers carry them around on their backs in paper bags. My burger was squished to hell and extremely messy, no fault of the bike carrier's, of course. He handles several meals in one ride in one solitary backpack, one can only expect food to get squished. Illegal Burger should also anticipate this. As for taste, the burger was spot on, 10/10! But it was the size of a fast food burger, so for size/value for what I paid, I rate 5/10. The Truffle Fries I can't comment on, because I never received them, but the Sweet Potato Fries were decent. For the amount that I was given, though, they should've literally been only a dollar; not $3+. Disappointing. Overall good meal, could use some improvements here and there, as we all can. But I do feel that I should have been compensated for them forgetting a part of my meal, and never saying anything about it... Maybe comping the Sweet Potato Fries would've been nice. read more

Illegal Burger - Writer Square - Sweet Potato Fries were good, but definitely expected a little more than this for over $3. Especially since I didn't get my Truffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I hate to leave bad reviews but I feel like a two is accurate. This could be easily remedied- Beef you cook yourself, good cheese, crispy bacon. The burger patty was a major let down. Tasted boiled, cafeteria style. No better than Burger King. I would've preferred a whopper because the price was better. Bacon looked boiled too. Cheese like velvetta. Fries were really good. Sauce was good. It's not hard to make a decent burger but you have to use fresh ingredients. This was a major let down. My husband felt like three stars was more fair but he likes a well done burger so if you don't like a juicy burger you may like it a bit more then I did. If there aren't many people eating there, there's a reason. We don't drink so maybe they're better known for their drinks. read more

Ordered for MSU Department lunch-- First time eating from here! We ordered a Going Legit and a BANNED DOG, two items w/ Slammer fries each-- all arrived warm and a lot larger than expected. Chair's review, "Good quality meat. Cooked correctly and very large. Honestly, most could have shared the hamburger. Fries were tasty and still warm. Chipotle sauce added a punch. The bottled soda was nostalgic. We need a can opener as I had to pull out hillbilly skills from my youth to get it open Quick delivery! Thanks, Michael! Price point would be a $$ Would I eat there again? YES!" read more

Larry "our server" was fantastic. The burgers were unbelievable. I had the bacon bandit with waffle fries and my wife had the kingpin with truffle fries. Highly recommend all of those items. The theme of the restaurant and general ambiance were fun Would go back anytime I'm in town. read more

The burgers were decent. However, id only say that after having a decent amount of alcohol. As for the the fry portions... the front man said "it should feed 2 people". Well, it came out and there were 8 waffle fries. I was very disappointed. Moreover, the runner with the food was very sassy and said "go to the line and order more bitch." Just kidding, he didn't say bitch, but he did say the rest of that statement and that's what it felt like. Long story short, I'm never coming here again and I'm going back to Park Burger. Can't believe I wasted 40 bucks tonight on like 3 fries and a subpar burger. Moreover, my buddy Stewy who just got his food while i was writing this review said "this burger is over-cooked." People call me an eternal optimist, but now I just gotta help my fellow denverities and save them from this decrepit place. read more

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Once we got past the strangely detached cashier it was smooth (delicious) sailing. We walked in and there was only one party in line ahead of us. Unfortunately, the girl taking the orders was very slow. She had a hard time finding anything on the iPad. She also made zero eye contact or non-essential communication with anyone. It was super weird. Our truffle fries came out first and they were amazing. Perfect crisp and fry-to-flavor ratio. The grilled cheese with pork green chile was freaking DELICIOUS!! We're from NM and this chile ain't no joke. It was flavorful and full of heat. It was the ideal accompaniment to our perfectly toasted grilled cheese. We sat on the patio and it was a great spot to people watch for sure. read more

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2-for-1 beers during Sunday night football, sign me up! We came here for a broncos game to get away from the rowdy crowds in the big bars of downtown. There was a handful of TVs scattered around the bar so we could watch the game. Not too packed, it was a great place to watch a game and still be able to hold a conversation with your neighbor. We all got a burger, split the fries between two of us, and two beers (bogo offer). Came out to being around $17 per person. Not bad for a downtown burger spot. They let us pay for all the food upfront and throughout the game if we wanted more alcohol, they served us at the table and brought a tablet to us to pay so we didn't have to go back up to the front to pay. Service was fantastic, one waiter in particular had us laughing at our table the whole time! I got the illegal cream cheese- A burger topped with- you guessed it- cream cheese, fried onions, and jalapenos. It was S-P-I-C-Y!!! To offset the spice, I had sweet potato fries that came with a rich and creamy cinnamon apple dip. I could have taken it home and spread it on toast. I even dipped my burger into the sauce, it was THAT GOOD. The bogo offer for beers was $6 for two. They had around a dozen craft beers to choose from for that special. They also offer insane looking pitchers of margaritas for only $8. I will have to come back to try the margs! read more

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